Ben Porter

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The moment has arrived: Nintendo just announced a new <i>Super Smash Bros.</i> for the Nintendo Switch. The iconic platforming brawler is one of Nintendo’s most treasured franchises, and bringing it out for 2018 is an amazing way for Nintendo to keep the foot on the gas to maintain the sizable momentum …

Was it a bear? A guy in a furry suit? Or was it in fact ... the elusive BIGFOOT!?<p>The lumbering legend has once again been filmed, allegedly, and albeit a little out of focus, and from quite a distance -- this time in the Great White North, roaming in some thick woods.<p>The video, uploaded to YouTube, …

The phenomenon may be more common than we think<p>Look at this GIF. There’s no sound, but most people who see it hear a “thudding” in their head each time the bouncing structure hits the ground. Why?<p>The answer has to do with how our senses work, says Christopher Fassnidge, a doctoral candidate in …

Who is that little girl on the stairs?<p>A photograph taken at the Colorado hotel that helped to inspire Stephen King’s bestselling novel “The Shining” shows what appears to be two “ghosts.”<p>The Mausling family of Aurora, Colorado, participated in a “spirit tour” at the 108-year-old Stanley Hotel in …

Cardio is out and strength training is becoming the focus when it comes to losing weight. Nicole Aurigemma, MS physiology at Women's Health and Exercise Lab at Penn State said, "Having more muscle is actually beneficial to weight loss," because "muscle uses more energy and thus burns more calories …

In 'Dark Legacy,' a female apprentice must kill a Sith Master to inherit his legacy, or become host to a strange parasite.<p>When it comes to Star Wars and learning the Force, we've seen most of it from the perspective of the Jedi. When we see training, like Anakin, Luke, and now Rey, it's all from …

From Crackdown 3 to Metro Exodus<p>The biggest moment from the Xbox press conference was undoubtedly the confirmation that Xbox One X, the company’s new console, would be released on Nov. 7 for $499.<p>The Xbox One X isn’t just the most powerful, as toted by Microsoft during its conference, but it’s also …

How many times have you been to a barbecue only to be served sad chicken? What, you may ask, is “sad chicken”?<p>Oh, we think you know.<p>Burnt chicken, dry chicken, chicken with no discernable flavor, chicken that looks alright at first and then turns out to be raw in the middle — ah, that might be the …

Chicagoans have a sweet spot for social responsibility.<p>One of the most underestimated entrepreneurship hubs in the United States is, without question, Chicago.<p>It gets some love here and there, and has definitely risen in the ranks (both nationally and globally) over the past few years, but in …

Disaster struck early in the morning of January 24, 1961, as eight servicemen in a nuclear bomber were patrolling the skies near Goldsboro, North Carolina.<p>They were an insurance policy against a surprise nuclear attack by Russia on the United States — a sobering threat at the time. The on-alert …

A trap door and plenty of effects magic. Actor Yetide Badaki reveals just how complex it was to film that startling sequence in the first episode.<p>The opening episode of "American Gods" is filled with scenes of blood-soaked violence. But a different scene drew stunned gasps from the audience at the …

And while the people behind the shows are awaiting the networks' decisions, viewers are also feeling the tension. Will your favorite show head to the TV graveyard or get another year of life?<p>Exhale. That question has been answered for many of your favorite shows. Business Insider has compiled an …

If you’re looking for a reason to start watching anime, this is a pretty good one<p>As anime continues to rise in popularity stateside, more streaming services are looking to cater to a hungry audience trying to find niche series at a cost effective price.<p>In an effort to bring more people over to Tubi …

Jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are fine, but these Easter treats will make your holiday celebration unforgettable. From the lemoniest lemon pound cake to the silkiest chocolate cream pie, there is something on this list for every<i>bunny</i>.<p>1. Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake<p>If ever there was a cake for …

It's more than just window dressing, although you'll have to opt for an extra package to ensure that.<p>Special editions, even if they're just small aesthetic changes, are hot sellers for Chevrolet, which is why you see so many of them. The Tahoe RST is yet another special edition, but this one brings …

<b>(CNN) —</b> In a world first, a teenager with sickle cell disease achieved complete remission after an experimental gene therapy at Necker Children's Hospital in Paris, researchers say.<p>People with sickle-cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, have abnormal hemoglobin in their red blood …

Nintendo's best hardware ever, but many questions remain unanswered<p>I am only about 15 hours through the new <i>Legend of Zelda</i> right now, but it’s clear to me that I’ll probably spend dozens, if not hundreds, of hours exploring the world, killing Moblins, and collecting treasure.<p>At any other point in …

If you are the oldest child in a family, here’s a way to win an argument. Just tell them about this study published in the <i>Journal of Human Resources</i>, which found that firstborn children score higher on IQ tests than their younger siblings. Then ask them if they understand these findings, …